**Please make sure to download and install the EZSDK before building the RidgeRun SDK.

**Please make sure to download and install the EZSDK before building the RidgeRun SDK.

**Install the EZSDK by running <tt>ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux</tt>. Be sure to use the default installation values.

**Install the EZSDK by running <tt>ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux</tt>. Be sure to use the default installation values.

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'''note:''' If you are going to install the EZSDK on an machine using a ubuntu version different than Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 32-bit you will need to add the --force-host option to install it, i.e., ./ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux --force-host

**<tt>ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux</tt> can be downloaded from [http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/ezsdk/5_02_02_60/index_FDS.html TI's Product Download Page].

**<tt>ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux</tt> can be downloaded from [http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/ezsdk/5_02_02_60/index_FDS.html TI's Product Download Page].

General Information

Release Information

Copyright Notice

This document and the software described in it are furnished under license with RidgeRun, and as such, may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license. The contents of this document are furnished for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. RidgeRun, assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may exist in this document. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without the prior written consent of RidgeRun.

Please read the full license agreement for the RidgeRun SDKs. The evaluation SDK is licensed under this terms and the Professional SDK is licensed under this terms

Trademarks

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Software

Please make sure to download and install the EZSDK before building the RidgeRun SDK.

Install the EZSDK by running ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux. Be sure to use the default installation values.

note: If you are going to install the EZSDK on an machine using a ubuntu version different than Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 32-bit you will need to add the --force-host option to install it, i.e., ./ezsdk_dm816x-evm_5_02_02_60_setuplinux --force-host

Known Limitations and Defects

RidgeRun offers the evaluation SDK for hobbyists willing to invest time getting they project to work. RidgeRun also offers the evaluation SDK for professional companies in product development who want to try out the SDK before purchase. RidgeRun will extend the professional SDK as required by our customers. Many of those changes will be ported to the evaluation SDK.

Expect the list below to change regularly as new limitations are reported and defect fixes are checked in.

In order to use the RidgeRun's installer system and more specific the NAND support it is necessary to use RidgeRun's u-boot instead of the default u-boot that comes with the board. Read the following article to know How to flash the RidgeRun's u-boot in a new board.

Support Information

Evaluation SDK doesn't include support services. Make sure to read the links listed below (Related Links) in order to solve some of the main issues.

RidgeRun Professional SDK provides handful of debug and profile tools, professional Linux development support and a wider range of drivers. Contact RidgeRun at inquiries@ridgerun.com for information and pricing on Professional SDK for the platforms you need.

SDK Download Instructions

If you want to get the DM8168 EVM EVAL SDK 2011Q2 you need to go to our download center page and select the DM8168 EVM SDK 2011Q2. You will be asked for your email address and some information. Once you have submitted the required information you will receive an email with the following information:

A link to download the SDK 2011Q2 Installer file for GNU/Linux based operative systems.